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Alius · 12-04-2011, 05:33 PM

Does anyone have experience with this drug? When I was in the hospital for thoughts of suicide, they had me on this drug for my anxiety. Apparently it's used normally for epilepsy and neuropathic pain. The prescription has kept going since I was released. So far it does alright, I was told to take it as needed. It just makes me a bit tired and... a bit happy? >.>

**Impurrfect** · 12-04-2011, 05:42 PM

(((Alius))) - I've only taken it for nerve pain (sciatica). It does make me sleepy, but not happy. Since I'm a recovering addict, I personally try to stay away from anything that changes my mood, but that's just me. Personally, if I had any questions, I'd ask my dr. about it.

Hugs and prayers,

Amy

RV GTO · 12-13-2011, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Alius

Does anyone have experience with this drug? When I was in the hospital for thoughts of suicide, they had me on this drug for my anxiety. Apparently it's used normally for epilepsy and neuropathic pain. The prescription has kept going since I was released. So far it does alright, I was told to take it as needed. It just makes me a bit tired and... a bit happy? >.>

Was prescribed neurontin for anxiety about a week ago. It seems to be working for the anxiety but it's keeping me groggy. 300mg/3x day

Going to give it a few more days then I'll call my doc to see about cutting back.

RV

12-04-2011, 05:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Alius Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 6	umm... Neurontin? Does anyone have experience with this drug? When I was in the hospital for thoughts of suicide, they had me on this drug for my anxiety. Apparently it's used normally for epilepsy and neuropathic pain. The prescription has kept going since I was released. So far it does alright, I was told to take it as needed. It just makes me a bit tired and... a bit happy? >.>

12-04-2011, 05:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Impurrfect Social Network Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 25,206	(((Alius))) - I've only taken it for nerve pain (sciatica). It does make me sleepy, but not happy. Since I'm a recovering addict, I personally try to stay away from anything that changes my mood, but that's just me. Personally, if I had any questions, I'd ask my dr. about it. Hugs and prayers, Amy __________________ "I'm not where I want to be, but thank God I'm not where I used to be" - Joyce Meyer "You got what it takes you can win, today is your day to begin. - Shania Twain (Tinker, Elvis [RIP], Patches and Mots - Mouth Of The South)

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